Call Taiwan from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Taiwan. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.46
per minute
Landline
$0.10
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
How major carriers compare
| Provider | Rate | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Callana | $0.46/min | Pay as you go |
| AT&T | $2.00/min | AT&T International Day Pass |
| Verizon | $1.79/min | Verizon International Plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.20/min | T-Mobile Stateside International |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Callana rates are the same regardless of where you call from.
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Best Way to Call Taiwan from United States
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Taiwan.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 886 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Taiwan
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +886, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Taipei
+886-2
Kaohsiung
+886-7
Taichung
+886-4
Tainan
+886-6
Common Issues When Calling Taiwan
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from Taiwanese mobile numbers
Drop the leading 0 from Taiwanese mobile numbers
Taiwanese mobile numbers start with 09 domestically (e.g. 09XX-XXX-XXX). When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +886 9XX-XXX-XXX.
FormattingTaipei landlines use area code 2
Taipei landlines use area code 2
Taipei uses area code 02 domestically. Internationally: +886 2-XXXX-XXXX. Kaohsiung uses 07 (+886 7). Drop the leading 0 from area codes.
Calling Taiwan from United States
Time difference
Taiwan is 13 hours ahead of US Eastern Time
Best time to call
Early morning US (6-8 AM ET) = evening Taiwan (7-9 PM CST)
Popular cities called
Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Hsinchu
Peak calling seasons
Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival
Calling tips
Taiwanese families value calls during Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. Evening calls after dinner are preferred.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Taiwan from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Taiwan cost $0.46/min to mobile phones and $0.10/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Taiwan from United States?
Early morning US (6-8 AM ET) = evening Taiwan (7-9 PM CST). Taiwan is 13 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Taiwan from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Taiwan number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 886 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Taiwan?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Taiwan from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Taiwan from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United States, dial 011 then +886 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Taiwan not connecting?
Common issues when calling Taiwan include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.